Summary
Two young boys, Ali and Omar, who lost their families and hands to Israeli bombings, now live together in Beirut, Lebanon. Both boys live with their aunts and are adapting to life with prosthetic limbs. Their stories highlight the impact of the conflict between Israel and the regions of Lebanon and Gaza.
Key Facts
- Ali is three years old, and Omar is six years old.
- Both boys lost their hands to Israeli bombings and are the only survivors of their families.
- Ali was found under debris 14 hours after an Israeli attack in Sarafand, southern Lebanon.
- Omar came from Gaza and now lives in Lebanon with his aunt.
- The boys now live in Beirut, sharing an apartment and forming a close bond.
- Both boys are receiving care and will have prosthetic limbs fitted to help them adapt.
- The conflict resulted in over 4,000 deaths and nearly 17,000 injuries in Lebanon.
- The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah caused significant casualties, including many children.
